Beauty and the Baron (Harlequin Historical Series Book 655)

Could she defeat his darkness and bring him back to life? Handsome rakeshell turned scarred recluse Lord Lucius Daventry returns from battle intent on forgetting the past. Yet, once home, Lucius is presented with one final mission : marry Angela Lacewood and grant his ailing grandfather’s dying wish. Or at least pretend to marry her. But the young beauty he remembers is now an exquisite woman. A woman strong enough to breach the walls he hides behind and steals his heart. Could She Defeat His Darkness And Bring Him Back To Life? Handsome Rakehell Turned Scarred Recluse Lord Lucius Daventry Had Returned From Battle Intent On Forgetting The Past. Yet Once Home, Lucius Was Presented With One Final Mission: Marry Angela Lacewood And Grant His Ailing Grandfather's Dying Wish. Or At Least Pretend To Marry. But The Young Beauty He Remembered Was Now An Exquisite Woman. A Woman Strong Enough To Breach The Walls He Hid Behind And Steal His Heart.